Streaming Platforms as an Emerging Source of Revenue

Streaming has flipped the music economy on its head, making selling records a much more difficult task than it used to be. Over the last few years, the subscription numbers of streaming platforms have been soaring — but does it always mean that their profits are rising, too?

Since all streaming services share a similar revenue model, diversifying revenue streams and coming up with the unique ways of attracting customers is a challenge all popular platforms face. Find out about the new solutions and strategies of the world of streaming.

The "Streaming Platforms as an Emerging Source of Revenue" panel will take a close look at the following points:

• How the rise of streaming platforms is changing the global investment scene
• Ensuring sustainable growth for streaming platforms — how to build resilience and drive revenues
• New opportunities for streaming: how to find your niche in the industry
• Will streaming platforms ever start signing artists

Speakers

Darryl Hurs Market Development Canada at CD Baby

Deborah Jourdan Head of North and Central America at Deezer

Josh Raiford Director of Hip Hop at Pandora, Pandora Now Program Director at Sirius XM